Calendars

Pets

Skyhoundz Frisbee - Dogs and their people can register to participate in this Frisbee event. Wednesday. 5:30 p.m., Shadle Park. (509) 328-0238.

Hope Animal Assisted Crisis Response Training - This informational meeting will include screening and testing for dog-assisted crisis response. Thursday. 5 p.m., LynnDee’s Training and Grooming Center, 2704 N. Colvile Road, Spokane. (509) 838-0596.

Rathdrum Days - Friday: Kiddie parade, pony rides, bookmobile, live music by Stead Fast, softball, live music and dance by the Rhythm Dawgs. Saturday: softball, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, fun run, parade, classic car show, out of stock car show, live music by Crossfire and the Panhandle Polecats, Weiner Dog Races, games, food and craft vendors, big wheel races and contests. Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Lakeland High School/ Lakeland Jr. High School, Rathdrum. (208) 660-3515.

Bulldog Picnic - Second annual Bulldog Club of Eastern Washington’s Bulldog Potluck Picnic. Families, guests and bullies are invited. Bring a favorite picnic dish to share. July 29. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Manito Park, near the Park Bench Cafe, Four W. 21st Ave., Spokane. Free. (509) 954-6221.

Best in Show Cake Contest - Awards given for best-decorated, most-original, and the taste test winner. Special youth division in best in show for kids age 12 and younger. All proceeds benefit English Springer Rescue America Inc., a nonprofit rescue group for Springer spaniels. Registration requested. Aug. 5. 2 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. $10/registration fee. (208) 640-9939.

Koi and Goldfish Show - Aug. 19-20. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverfront Park, Cafe Meadow, just west of the carousel and interactive fountain. $10/general, free/age 18 and younger. (509) 924-7672.

Parrot Behavior and Training Workshop - Daylong seminar on parrot behavior and training presented by Barbara Heidenreich, a professional in the field of animal behavior and training. The workshop covers the basics of training, how to read and interpret bird body language, solving behavioral problems, training basic behaviors, training to benefit the health and welfare of your bird, training simple and advanced behaviors for fun and more. Aug. 20. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Corbin Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $50 (includes lunch). (509) 209-4683.

Garden

Garden Gate Farms Lavender - This lavender farm is open Wednesdays-Sundays through the summer. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Garden Gate Farms, 16540 W. Boone Lane, Medical Lake. (509) 838-2676.

Leisure Lavender Farm Event of the Senses - Leisure Lavender Farms’ U-pick event through July 30, Mondays-Saturdays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 3529 N. Lynden Road, Otis Orchards. (509) 993-5036.

Create a Pavestone Walkway - Home Depot is presenting this class on Thursdays in July. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Annual Pond Tour - Presented by the Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society. Visit 10 ponds on the tour. Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10/general, free/age 18 and younger. Call for locations. (509) 924-7672.

Garden Gate Farms Lavender Festival - This festival includes music, plants, vendors, U-pick lavender and more. Saturday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Garden Gate Farms, 16540 W. Boone Lane, Medical Lake. (509) 838-2676.

Rhizome Sale - The Inland Empire Iris Society is presenting this sale until all rhizomes are sold out. Saturday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Northwest Seed and Pet, 7302 N. Division. (509) 535-8025.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society - This public exhibit of members’ trees will include a sale of bonsai pots and supplies and demonstrations and discussions of how to convert trees into bonsai. Sunday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park Garden Center, Spokane. (509) 455-9576.

Iris Sale - The Town and Country Iris Society is presenting this sale that includes hundreds of varieties of irises in the parking lot of the Green Thumb Nursery. The sale will end when the flowers have sold out. July 22. 9 a.m., 16816 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley. (509) 255-9615.

Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour 2006 – “Woodland Enchantments” include a boat cruise to Casco Bay, music and artisan boutiques. Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club; proceeds will benefit Coeur d’Alene-area charities. The tour is self-guided: brochures are available when tickets are purchased. July 23. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Tickets available at various garden locations in Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, Post Falls and Rathdrum, Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 772-3148.

Home

Street of Dreams Showcase of Homes - Premier luxury showcase of six custom homes priced from $1.6 million to $2.5 million, held June 10-July 23. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., tickets sales end at 6 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., ticket sales end at 7 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 1001 N. Legacy Ridge Drive, Liberty Lake. Saturdays and Sundays: $12/adults, $10/seniors/children ages 3-12; Wednesdays-Fridays: $10/adults, $8/seniors/children ages 3-12. Admission includes a show magazine detailing each house. Free parking. (509) 924-7698.

Installing Hardwood Flooring - Home Depot is presenting this class on Saturdays in July. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Selecting, Maintaining and Cleaning Carpet - Home Depot is presenting this class Sundays in July. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades - Dimmers, timers and bulbs. July 27. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.